| Individual Programmatic Assessment - Epidemiology Paper - due Week Five |
| Content - 12 points possible | Points Possible | Points Earned |
| All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. | 1 |
| Paper is 1,750 – 2,100 words in length. | 1 |
| Paper includes: |
| a. Describes the selection of a relevant population and disease of interest. | 1 |
| b. Defines and describes epidemiology. | 1 |
| c. Uses steps and methods in epidemiology. | 1 |
| d. Describes the Epidemiological Triangle. | 1 |
| e. Explains the type of epidemiology used. | 1 |
| f. Explains how population characteristics influence vulnerability. | 1 |
| g. Explains how cultural considerations may impact health status. | 1 |
| h. Explains ethical and legal considerations and how to overcome potential biases. | 1 |
| i. Describes the relationship of the disease to the various levels of prevention. | 1 |
| j. Uses a minimum of eight references with in-text citations. | 1 |
| Organization/Development - 5 points possible |
| The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow | 0.5 |
| The paper is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | 0.5 |
| The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | 1 |
| The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | 1 |
| Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought and uses headings. | 1 |
| The content is comprehensive and accurate. | 1 |
| Mechanics - 3 points possible - 0.5 point per item |
| The paper, including the title page, reference page, headings, tables, and/or appendices, follows APA guidelines for format as directed by the instructor. (No abstract needed) | 0.5 |
| Citations and references of original works follow APA guidelines. | 0.5 |
| The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. | 0.5 |
| Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | 0.5 |
| Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied. | 0.5 |
| Spelling is correct. | 0.5 |
| Total: | 20 | 0 |
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